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UNC - Center for Urban Education

University of Northern Colorado - Center for Urban Education

About

Are you a current or aspiring paraprofessional in the Denver Metropolitan area? We are ready to serve you! Teacher candidates at UNC's Center for Urban Education:

  • Have jobs in schools for pay (we can help you find a position, if you are not already in the classroom).
  • Pay little out of pocket for the program (our scholarships and grants can support you).
  • Are members of a unique, statewide network of peers and stakeholders who provide long-term employment search support.

In 2020, the Center for Urban Education was profiled by policy center, New America, in their article, "How the Center for Urban Education in Denver is Reimagining Teacher Preparation Programs." 

 

 

  • College or University
  • Denver

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application
Rosanne Fulton

We can help you become the teacher you want to be. We work hard at being allies for one another across racial lines.

Rosanne Fulton

UNC - Center for Urban Education

Bachelor’s & licensure

University of Northern Colorado - Center for Urban Education

  • From 48 to 60 months

    Program Duration

  • In-person

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

Relevant Links

Program

Program Info

This program focuses on school-based experiences, educational theory, and content coursework to prepare preservice teachers for a career in education. Choose from one of three programs:  

  • Elementary Grades K-6 (with a Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Endorsement) 
  • Early Childhood (Birth-Age 8) 
  • Special Education (Ages 5-21) with a variety of exceptionalities.  

Through meaningful coursework and ongoing school-based experiences, students connect theory, research and practice. 95 percent of our graduates find a job placement at graduation.

Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including: 

  • 70 percent teacher candidates of color
  • 95 percent first-generation college students
  • 70 percent transfer students
  • 35 percent teacher candidates are parents

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Rolling Deadline

    Spring

  • Rolling Deadline

    Summer

  • Rolling Deadline

    Fall

  • Rolling Deadline

    Winter

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $16,000

    In State Tuition

  • $0

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at University of Northern Colorado - Center for Urban Education have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with University of Northern Colorado - Center for Urban Education to see if you can, too!

Amount
Description

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Please fill out the UNC Universal Scholarship Application for consideration.

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

As a Center for Urban Education student, you will work in schools as a paraprofessional in the mornings and take college coursework in the afternoons

Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative

Approximately $1,500/semester minimum; additional award based on need/cost of attendance gap; available to teacher candidates who earn their degree in 2 or 3 years.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Special Education

Stats

Gender

  • Male

  • Female

    21%

    79%

Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan Native

  • Asian

  • Black

  • Hispanic/Latino

  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

  • White

  • Two or more races

    4%

    7%

    14%

    29%

    0%

    29%

    18%

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